Episode

2. What is Spiritual Formation?

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Become New with John Ortberg
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Jul 21, 2026
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Summary

In Episode 2 of our Become New series, John Ortberg continues exploring Dallas Willard's The Renovation of the Heart by unpacking Proverbs 4:23: "Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Together, we examine why our responses to life often expose the deeper formation taking place within us and how Jesus invites us into lasting transformation from the inside out. If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way, despite your best intentions, this conversation offers a...